Published Oct 23, 2026, 6:24 AM ET · Updated 21 days ago · 1 source

US airlines favor higher fares over fuller planes as fuel costs squeeze profits

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US airlines favor higher fares over fuller planes as fuel costs squeeze profits

US airlines are increasingly willing to fly with empty seats rather than slash fares simply to fill ​them, betting that disciplined pricing and flight schedules will help protect profits at a time of soaring fuel costs.